Real Madrid could be forced to rethink their decision to stay out of business in the winter transfer window following the unexpected injury to Karim Benzema. The French forward remains the backbone of Florentino Pérez’s team and a reason behind his decision to stay out of the market.
However, Real Madrid could be forced to consider signing a player in the upcoming January transfer window. But who is on the wishlist? It is believed the intention is to focus on a replacement for Luka Modrić with Jude Bellingham in mind.
In a big blow not just to the French Men’s National Team alone, Real Madrid will miss out on the services of the Frenchman as the length of his absence from first-team action remains unclear. The 34-year-old Balon d’Or winner is crucial for Carlo Ancelotti’s team.
Without a player in mind, Fichajes revealed Real Madrid would watch the World Cup closely as they search for a replacement for the injured Frenchman for the remainder of the season.
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Carlo Ancelotti is not relying on Eden Hazard even as the future of the Belgian at the Santiago Bernabéu is in doubt.
Real Madrid are second in the Spanish La Liga table after fourteen games, and they’ve been paired with Liverpool in the UCL round of 16 in a repeat of last season’s final.